27/02/2026
*๐ Activity: Open and Close*
Materials
- Brightly coloured flashcards with the words OPEN and CLOSE written in bold.
- Everyday objects: box, door cut-out, book, jar, umbrella.
- Chart paper with a big sun (open) and moon (close) illustration.
Activity Steps
1. Introduction with Flashcards
- Show the colourful flashcards.
- Say loudly: โOPEN!โ while opening your arms wide.
- Say softly: โCLOSE!โ while folding your arms.
2. Object Demonstration
- Use real objects:
- Open and close a book.
- Open and close a box.
- Open and close an umbrella.
- Each time, children chant together: โOpenโฆ Close!โ
3. Movement Game
- Children stand in a circle.
- Teacher says โOpenโ โ children stretch arms and legs wide.
- Teacher says โCloseโ โ children curl up small like a ball.
4. Colourful Caption Chart
- Children help place the pictures in the right column.
5. Wrap-Up Song
- Sing a simple rhyme:
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Open the book, close it tight,
Open the door, shut it right,
Open your eyes, then close to rest,
Open and close, weโve done our best!
โจ This activity blends visuals, movement, and repetitionโperfect for pre-primary learners to grasp the concept joyfully.